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QOTD Tuesday
Saw this on another board I'm on:
Keeping in mind we still have 11 days to go in the year, what's the highlight of your year so far? The low light? Feel free to gush and/or vent as much as you want.
Re: QOTD Tuesday
highlight: I have had many many good things happen this year. I was really excited yesterday to find out we did get the house we had put an offer on about 2 weeks ago. Finally all of the paperwork came back and we have a closing date. I am really excited but nervous about moving 25+ miles from my mom, sister, and grandmother.
Low light was tthe first of the year when DH and I were having a lot of problems and I had to come back to work to get my mind off everything. I am happy I did now because I love my job and Preston has thrived in daycare. It was hard to give up that dream of staying at home but it just wasn't what I thought it would be and DH and I are doing much better.
I think the highlight of my year has been travel. Dh and I spent two weeks road tripping through Spain, a fun lazy long weekend in Savannah, then we went to Detroit to celebrate my Grandpa's 80th Birthday.
I think the worst has been coming to terms that my brother and I will never have a close relationship. I've tried really hard to keep in touch and I can't keep trying anymore. It makes me very sad. On a brighter note. I do have my BIL and I love him to pieces.
Highlight: Finally getting a new job as a writer. I know I'm not feeling so hot on it right now given that they're trying to push me back into events, but it was nice to know that I could successfully transition to the writing world. The review website has also been a huge highlight; getting to interact with so many people who just love books and words has been fun.
Low light: Well, being pushed back into events has made my year-end very gloomy. Lately I've found myself questioning why Josh and I do this to ourselves, staying in D.C.--a huge part of me wants to pick up and just leave, especially since it seems like we're leaning towards kids (can't say it's for sure, but I think that's where we're headed). Lately it's felt so draining here, and I feel like as long as we're here, we won't make changes. Argh.
Highlight: Definitely the highlight for us this year is the fact we both graduated this past weekend. We have been through a lot to get this far so for us this is a huge accomplishment. Also it means we can finally start planning when we want to start TTC.
Low Light: Unfortunately the death of both my Great grandpa and grandpa did take a toll on me. The worst part is I didn't get to go to their funeral.
The high for us was definitely getting our BFP and all that's come from that. It's so crazy to think that there's life growing inside of me and that Derek and I are going to be responsible for that life.
The low was definitely Ryley's death. It's just broken our hearts to have to go through this with Tim and Shannon. It's still hard now. It was tough for them to find out that we are having a boy, because he don't have their little boy anymore.
We'll just not tell H about this little fact, m'kay?
Highlight: Hmm. I've got nothing. This year has been pretty sucktastic.
Lowlight: My mom died and I had two D&Cs for missed miscarriages.
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
Highlight: No longer having PPD! Realizing that PPD pretty much took over my life for a long time, and not being who I truly was. I honestly would never wish it on my worst enemy, it is not an easy thing to go through. Don't get me wrong, I normally cry over some things, but not everything. It is great to finally feel like ME again! There is a huge difference in both my personal and proffessional life since being PPD free.
Low Light: Was not being true to my weight. I played with the same 10 lbs most of the year, and I did not make my goal of being at my pre-pregnancy weight by the end of the year. (I am only 6 lbs from it now). I hate where I am at, but know I will get there no matter how long it takes. (well after the holidays anyway
)
Highlight: Kyle getting his new job. He's much happier now and we're able to spend a lot more time together.
Low light: Family conflict due to going into business together. It was resolved quickly though.
Highlights: SO many! Finished my specialist qualifications in drama last week; Maui and Kauai over the summer; moving into our new place (even if it is freezing).
Lowlights: workplace drama
Alyson & Phil | Planning Bio | Married Bio!
Dates & Quinces Blog
It was a big year for us in terms of having a baby, buying a house, and my promotion at work. Our highlight by far was Olivia's birth and all the happiness she's brought to our lives. Seeing her grow and develop her own personality is priceless.
Lowlight has been family drama that I just don't want to get into but seems to be getting better. We shall see though.
Highlight: Continuing to travel to pretty amazing places - starting the year in Israel, going to Australia, Lisbon, Paris, Croatia, Loire Valley, and Berlin, as well as around England - we are quite lucky.
Lowlight: Our TTC journey is really beginning to take its toll on me, and I've been struggling quite a bit recently to try to stay positive.
Cecilia arrived 12 October 2012
Highlight - it's been a pretty great year! A new house and a baby on the way were our highlights.
Lowlight - my Aunt's unexpected passing and my brothers new health problems coming to light. I wish we had better health on my Mom's side.
Highlight- Myles, and everything running so smoothly with the adoption process,
Lowlight: Nothing that seems really worthy of mentioning.
It has been a weird year.
Highlight: Seeing the heartbeat today!
Low point: My m/c in June...overall, as much as I am happy about this pregnancy now, my m/c totally changed the way I react to TTC/PG process. I wish I could go back to being happy and positive about pregnancy, but while I am thrilled now, I am also still totally terrified.
BFP 5/2/11, missed m/c, D&C 6/13/11
BFP 12/8/11--Little Girl E Born 8/22/12
HIghlight--Buying our first home. We adore our place and it's super exciting to be here for the holidays!
Lowlight-Miscarrying, which was made worse by the fact that I didn't know I was pregnant until it happened so it was a very difficult time